Location: Tremont Elementary School
Position: Long Term Elementary Substitute Teacher Grade 3
Licensure: PK-5; K-8; 4-9 MS
Reports to: Principal
Employment Status: Substitute ESCCO; Anticipated Dates: October 16, 2025 - January 4, 2026 (Possibility for extended end date)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: 1-10 days $150/day; 11-20 days $165/day; 21-60 days $190/day; >60 days BA Step 0 (*Rate in same position); Employee of ESCCO
Description: Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to set realistic expectations; establish proper rapport and effectively communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; guide the process towards the achievement of curricular goals; participate in professional development activities.
NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university
One to two years previous experience
State of Ohio teacher's licensure
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
Training in varied instructional design
Knowledge of child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasks
Background/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice
Ability to work in a team environment
Essential Functions:
Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required
Provide guidance and counsel to the students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
Attend parent/teacher conferences
Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents
Distribute homework assignments
Ensure students are learning all subject material by testing or quizzing on a regular basis
Provide complete lesson plans for substitute
Maintain and improve professional competence
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences
Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instruction day
Perform lunch, recess, and bus duty as requested/required
Serve as a role model for students
Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal
Equipment Operated:
Additional Working Conditions:
Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
Occasional interaction among unruly children
Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment
Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment
Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building and/or school district
Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance, use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.
The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its program and activities, including employment opportunities.
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor and or appointing authority.
